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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.30, 810.84 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.30, 810.84 and 377.57 is: 521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.30 : 810.84 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.30/810.84 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.30x = 810.84 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.30x = 306,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,144.80/587.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.28

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