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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 810.66 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 810.66 and 380.68 is: 525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 810.66 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/810.66 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 810.66 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 308,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,602.05/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.12

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