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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.51, 810.53 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.51, 810.53 and 377.65 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.51 : 810.53 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.51/810.53 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.51x = 810.53 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.51x = 306,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,097.20/587.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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