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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.61, 809.90 and 376.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.61, 809.90 and 376.87 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.61 : 809.90 = 376.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.61/809.90 = 376.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.61x = 809.90 × 376.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.61x = 305,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,227.01/586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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