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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 810.68 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 810.68 and 378.16 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 810.68 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/810.68 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 810.68 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 306,569.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,569.32/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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