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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.46, 809.37 and 376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.46, 809.37 and 376.67 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.46 : 809.37 = 376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.46/809.37 = 376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.46x = 809.37 × 376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.46x = 304,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,861.35/586.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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