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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 879 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 879 and 329.50 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 879 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/879 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 879 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 289,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,630.50/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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