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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 879.52 and 221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 879.52 and 221.05 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 879.52 = 221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/879.52 = 221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 879.52 × 221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 194,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,417.90/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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