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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.59, 813.78 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.59, 813.78 and 393.30 is: 542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.59 : 813.78 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.59/813.78 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.59x = 813.78 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.59x = 320,059.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,059.67/589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.85

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