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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.61, 812.99 and 390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.61, 812.99 and 390.60 is: 538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.61 : 812.99 = 390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.61/812.99 = 390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.61x = 812.99 × 390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.61x = 317,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,551.94/589.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.58

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