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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 808.33 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 808.33 and 376.10 is: 518.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 808.33 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/808.33 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 808.33 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 304,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,012.91/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.79

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