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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.77, 811.07 and 380.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.77, 811.07 and 380.77 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.77 : 811.07 = 380.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.77/811.07 = 380.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.77x = 811.07 × 380.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.77x = 308,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,829.22/587.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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