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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.41, 812.81 and 390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.41, 812.81 and 390.15 is: 538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.41 : 812.81 = 390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.41/812.81 = 390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.41x = 812.81 × 390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.41x = 317,111.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,111.81/589.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.02

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