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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.17, 878.85 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.17, 878.85 and 355.32 is: 532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.17 : 878.85 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.17/878.85 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.17x = 878.85 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.17x = 312,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,272.98/586.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.73

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