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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.24, 878.34 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.24, 878.34 and 354.58 is: 531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.24 : 878.34 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.24/878.34 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.24x = 878.34 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.24x = 311,440.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,440.93/586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.25

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