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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.86, 809.95 and 371.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.86, 809.95 and 371.29 is: 512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.86 : 809.95 = 371.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.86/809.95 = 371.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.86x = 809.95 × 371.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.86x = 300,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,726.34/586.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.43

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