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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.73, 810.77 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.73, 810.77 and 377.54 is: 520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.73 : 810.77 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.73/810.77 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.73x = 810.77 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.73x = 306,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,092.16/587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.80

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