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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.19, 878.88 and 401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.19, 878.88 and 401.12 is: 601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.19 : 878.88 = 401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.19/878.88 = 401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.19x = 878.88 × 401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.19x = 352,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,540.05/586.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.41

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