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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.63, 816.30 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.63, 816.30 and 389.72 is: 537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.63 : 816.30 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.63/816.30 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.63x = 816.30 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.63x = 318,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,127.42/591.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.72

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