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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.37, 810.30 and 377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.37, 810.30 and 377.49 is: 520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.37 : 810.30 = 377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.37/810.30 = 377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.37x = 810.30 × 377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.37x = 305,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,880.15/587.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.76

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