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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.27, 879.40 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.27, 879.40 and 196.33 is: 294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.27 : 879.40 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.27/879.40 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.27x = 879.40 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.27x = 172,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,653.09/586.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.50

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