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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.07, 879.45 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.07, 879.45 and 216.13 is: 324.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.07 : 879.45 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.07/879.45 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.07x = 879.45 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.07x = 190,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,076.90/586.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.33

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