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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.12, 878.90 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.12, 878.90 and 342.70 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.12 : 878.90 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.12/878.90 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.12x = 878.90 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.12x = 301,199.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,199.03/586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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