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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 810.02 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 810.02 and 377.20 is: 520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 810.02 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/810.02 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 810.02 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 305,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,539.54/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.30

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