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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 810.28 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 810.28 and 377.48 is: 520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 810.28 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/810.28 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 810.28 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 305,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,864.49/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.78

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