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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.01, 808.36 and 372.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.01, 808.36 and 372.93 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.01 : 808.36 = 372.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.01/808.36 = 372.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.01x = 808.36 × 372.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.01x = 301,461.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,461.69/586.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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