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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.22, 877.90 and 380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.22, 877.90 and 380.17 is: 569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.22 : 877.90 = 380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.22/877.90 = 380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.22x = 877.90 × 380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.22x = 333,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,751.24/586.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.33

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