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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.29, 813.27 and 392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.29, 813.27 and 392.86 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.29 : 813.27 = 392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.29/813.27 = 392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.29x = 813.27 × 392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.29x = 319,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,501.25/589.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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