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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.20, 809.34 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.20, 809.34 and 376.44 is: 519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.20 : 809.34 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.20/809.34 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.20x = 809.34 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.20x = 304,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,667.95/586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.73

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