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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.27, 806.94 and 375.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.27, 806.94 and 375.10 is: 517.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.27 : 806.94 = 375.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.27/806.94 = 375.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.27x = 806.94 × 375.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.27x = 302,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,683.19/585.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.17

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