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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.13, 879.62 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.13, 879.62 and 394.16 is: 591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.13 : 879.62 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.13/879.62 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.13x = 879.62 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.13x = 346,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,704.65/586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.52

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