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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.19, 879.40 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.19, 879.40 and 293.88 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.19 : 879.40 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.19/879.40 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.19x = 879.40 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.19x = 258,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,438.07/586.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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