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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.14, 878.40 and 369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.14, 878.40 and 369.33 is: 553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.14 : 878.40 = 369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.14/878.40 = 369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.14x = 878.40 × 369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.14x = 324,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,419.47/586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.48

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