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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.17, 808.52 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.17, 808.52 and 376.26 is: 518.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.17 : 808.52 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.17/808.52 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.17x = 808.52 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.17x = 304,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,211.85/586.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.98

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