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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.12, 807.36 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.12, 807.36 and 378 is: 521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.12 : 807.36 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.12/807.36 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.12x = 807.36 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.12x = 305,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,182.08/585.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.57

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