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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.12, 879.90 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.12, 879.90 and 370.60 is: 556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.12 : 879.90 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.12/879.90 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.12x = 879.90 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.12x = 326,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,090.94/586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.36

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