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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 808.56 and 349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 808.56 and 349.84 is: 482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 808.56 = 349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/808.56 = 349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 808.56 × 349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 282,866.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,866.63/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.71

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