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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.11, 878.18 and 354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.11, 878.18 and 354.29 is: 530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.11 : 878.18 = 354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.11/878.18 = 354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.11x = 878.18 × 354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.11x = 311,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,132.52/586.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.84

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