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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.04, 810.48 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.04, 810.48 and 377.40 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.04 : 810.48 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.04/810.48 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.04x = 810.48 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.04x = 305,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,875.15/587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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