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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.05, 879.27 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.05, 879.27 and 261.64 is: 392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.05 : 879.27 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.05/879.27 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.05x = 879.27 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.05x = 230,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,052.20/586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.55

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