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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.08, 812.85 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.08, 812.85 and 392.28 is: 541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.08 : 812.85 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.08/812.85 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.08x = 812.85 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.08x = 318,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,864.80/589.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.29

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