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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.67, 809.99 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.67, 809.99 and 376.94 is: 520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.67 : 809.99 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.67/809.99 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.67x = 809.99 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.67x = 305,315.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,315.75/586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.42

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