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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.41, 809.31 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.41, 809.31 and 376.50 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.41 : 809.31 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.41/809.31 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.41x = 809.31 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.41x = 304,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,709.66/586.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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