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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.25, 808.65 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.25, 808.65 and 376.36 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.25 : 808.65 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.25/808.65 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.25x = 808.65 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.25x = 304,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,339.47/586.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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