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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.73, 808.62 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.73, 808.62 and 376.08 is: 519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.73 : 808.62 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.73/808.62 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.73x = 808.62 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.73x = 304,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,101.37/585.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.18

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