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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.40, 878.12 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.40, 878.12 and 354.28 is: 531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.40 : 878.12 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.40/878.12 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.40x = 878.12 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.40x = 311,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,100.35/585.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.43

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