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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.71, 809.43 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.71, 809.43 and 376.86 is: 519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.71 : 809.43 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.71/809.43 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.71x = 809.43 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.71x = 305,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,041.72/586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.92

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