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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.07, 808.21 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.07, 808.21 and 376.01 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.07 : 808.21 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.07/808.21 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.07x = 808.21 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.07x = 303,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,895.04/586.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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