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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.56, 810.47 and 378.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.56, 810.47 and 378.01 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.56 : 810.47 = 378.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.56/810.47 = 378.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.56x = 810.47 × 378.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.56x = 306,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,361.85/587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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