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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.63, 878.58 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.63, 878.58 and 342.36 is: 513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.63 : 878.58 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.63/878.58 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.63x = 878.58 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.63x = 300,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,790.65/585.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.62

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