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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.44, 809.34 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.44, 809.34 and 376.76 is: 519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.44 : 809.34 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.44/809.34 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.44x = 809.34 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.44x = 304,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,926.94/586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.96

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