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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 809.28 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 809.28 and 376.44 is: 519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 809.28 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/809.28 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 809.28 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 304,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,645.36/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.64

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