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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.62, 809.27 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.62, 809.27 and 376.74 is: 519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.62 : 809.27 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.62/809.27 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.62x = 809.27 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.62x = 304,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,882.50/586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.73

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