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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.14, 879.30 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.14, 879.30 and 342.54 is: 513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.14 : 879.30 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.14/879.30 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.14x = 879.30 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.14x = 301,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,195.42/586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.86

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