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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 808.65 and 399.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 808.65 and 399.69 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 808.65 = 399.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/808.65 = 399.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 808.65 × 399.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 323,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,209.32/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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