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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.78, 809.49 and 376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.78, 809.49 and 376.89 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.78 : 809.49 = 376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.78/809.49 = 376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.78x = 809.49 × 376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.78x = 305,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,087.06/586.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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