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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.04, 812.21 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.04, 812.21 and 376.07 is: 518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.04 : 812.21 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.04/812.21 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.04x = 812.21 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.04x = 305,447.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,447.81/589.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.55

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