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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.53, 810.05 and 377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.53, 810.05 and 377.33 is: 520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.53 : 810.05 = 377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.53/810.05 = 377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.53x = 810.05 × 377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.53x = 305,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,656.17/587.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.24

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