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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 877.17 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 877.17 and 363.93 is: 544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 877.17 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/877.17 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 877.17 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 319,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,228.48/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.52

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