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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 810.87 and 377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 810.87 and 377.59 is: 521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 810.87 = 377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/810.87 = 377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 810.87 × 377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 306,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,176.40/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.31

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