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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.88, 878.96 and 342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.88, 878.96 and 342.61 is: 514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.88 : 878.96 = 342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.88/878.96 = 342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.88x = 878.96 × 342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.88x = 301,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,140.49/585.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.00

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