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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.11, 878.90 and 342.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.11, 878.90 and 342.71 is: 513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.11 : 878.90 = 342.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.11/878.90 = 342.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.11x = 878.90 × 342.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.11x = 301,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,201.71/586.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.90

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