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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 877.63 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 877.63 and 354.44 is: 530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 877.63 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/877.63 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 877.63 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 311,069.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,069.81/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.60

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