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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.79, 809.03 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.79, 809.03 and 376.62 is: 519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.79 : 809.03 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.79/809.03 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.79x = 809.03 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.79x = 304,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,697.82/586.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.26

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