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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.88, 878.84 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.88, 878.84 and 220.59 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.88 : 878.84 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.88/878.84 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.88x = 878.84 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.88x = 193,863.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,863.32/585.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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