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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.37, 813.53 and 392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.37, 813.53 and 392.94 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.37 : 813.53 = 392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.37/813.53 = 392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.37x = 813.53 × 392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.37x = 319,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,666.51/589.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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