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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.12, 810.36 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.12, 810.36 and 379.76 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.12 : 810.36 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.12/810.36 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.12x = 810.36 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.12x = 307,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,742.31/587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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