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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.27, 810.37 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.27, 810.37 and 380.27 is: 524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.27 : 810.37 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.27/810.37 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.27x = 810.37 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.27x = 308,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,159.40/587.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.73

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