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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.85, 809.10 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.85, 809.10 and 376.65 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.85 : 809.10 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.85/809.10 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.85x = 809.10 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.85x = 304,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,747.52/586.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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