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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.13, 808.61 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.13, 808.61 and 375.93 is: 518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.13 : 808.61 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.13/808.61 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.13x = 808.61 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.13x = 303,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,978.88/586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.62

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