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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 810 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 810 and 377.28 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 810 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/810 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 810 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 305,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,596.80/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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