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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.66, 812.39 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.66, 812.39 and 392.50 is: 541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.66 : 812.39 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.66/812.39 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.66x = 812.39 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.66x = 318,863.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,863.08/588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.68

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