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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 808.96 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 808.96 and 376.28 is: 519.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 808.96 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/808.96 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 808.96 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 304,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,395.47/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.45

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