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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.99, 878.37 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.99, 878.37 and 234.46 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.99 : 878.37 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.99/878.37 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.99x = 878.37 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.99x = 205,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,942.85/585.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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