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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.45, 809.92 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.45, 809.92 and 377.26 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.45 : 809.92 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.45/809.92 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.45x = 809.92 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.45x = 305,549.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,549.93/587.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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