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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.01, 878.85 and 215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.01, 878.85 and 215.78 is: 323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.01 : 878.85 = 215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.01/878.85 = 215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.01x = 878.85 × 215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.01x = 189,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,633.86/586.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.60

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