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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 809.40 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 809.40 and 376.74 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 809.40 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/809.40 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 809.40 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 304,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,933.36/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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