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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.28, 809.25 and 376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.28, 809.25 and 376.49 is: 519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.28 : 809.25 = 376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.28/809.25 = 376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.28x = 809.25 × 376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.28x = 304,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,674.53/586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.67

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