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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 811.37 and 378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 811.37 and 378.22 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 811.37 = 378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/811.37 = 378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 811.37 × 378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 306,874.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,874.67/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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