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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.73, 812.08 and 389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.73, 812.08 and 389.56 is: 537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.73 : 812.08 = 389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.73/812.08 = 389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.73x = 812.08 × 389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.73x = 316,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,353.88/588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.35

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