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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.50, 809.13 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.50, 809.13 and 376.71 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.50 : 809.13 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.50/809.13 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.50x = 809.13 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.50x = 304,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,807.36/586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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