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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.73, 810.76 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.73, 810.76 and 377.68 is: 521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.73 : 810.76 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.73/810.76 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.73x = 810.76 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.73x = 306,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,207.84/587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.00

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