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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.08, 879.03 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.08, 879.03 and 220.68 is: 330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.08 : 879.03 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.08/879.03 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.08x = 879.03 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.08x = 193,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,984.34/586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.99

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