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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.08, 876.87 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.08, 876.87 and 359.82 is: 538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.08 : 876.87 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.08/876.87 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.08x = 876.87 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.08x = 315,515.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,515.36/586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.35

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