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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.69, 810.79 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.69, 810.79 and 377.84 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.69 : 810.79 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.69/810.79 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.69x = 810.79 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.69x = 306,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,346.94/587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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