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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.83, 809.89 and 374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.83, 809.89 and 374.30 is: 516.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.83 : 809.89 = 374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.83/809.89 = 374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.83x = 809.89 × 374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.83x = 303,141.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,141.83/586.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.58

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