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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.01, 878.29 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.01, 878.29 and 377.23 is: 565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.01 : 878.29 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.01/878.29 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.01x = 878.29 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.01x = 331,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,314.20/586.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.37

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