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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587, 810.07 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587, 810.07 and 380.36 is: 524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587 : 810.07 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587/810.07 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587x = 810.07 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587x = 308,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,118.23/587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.90

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