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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 808.68 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 808.68 and 402.32 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 808.68 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/808.68 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 808.68 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 325,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,348.14/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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