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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.32, 809.60 and 376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.32, 809.60 and 376.60 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.32 : 809.60 = 376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.32/809.60 = 376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.32x = 809.60 × 376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.32x = 304,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,895.36/586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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