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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 809.06 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 809.06 and 376.32 is: 519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 809.06 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/809.06 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 809.06 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 304,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,465.46/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.42

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