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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.04, 877.33 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.04, 877.33 and 388.60 is: 581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.04 : 877.33 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.04/877.33 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.04x = 877.33 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.04x = 340,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,928.73/586.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.75

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