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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.16, 813 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.16, 813 and 382.16 is: 527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.16 : 813 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.16/813 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.16x = 813 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.16x = 310,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,696.08/589.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.35

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