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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.08, 808.68 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.08, 808.68 and 399.92 is: 551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.08 : 808.68 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.08/808.68 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.08x = 808.68 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.08x = 323,407.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,407.31/586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.81

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