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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.14, 878.86 and 293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.14, 878.86 and 293.73 is: 440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.14 : 878.86 = 293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.14/878.86 = 293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.14x = 878.86 × 293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.14x = 258,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,147.55/586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.42

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