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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.20, 810.72 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.20, 810.72 and 377.44 is: 521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.20 : 810.72 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.20/810.72 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.20x = 810.72 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.20x = 305,998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,998.16/587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.11

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