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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.61, 811.28 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.61, 811.28 and 377.87 is: 521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.61 : 811.28 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.61/811.28 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.61x = 811.28 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.61x = 306,558.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,558.37/587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.70

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