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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.27, 878.73 and 355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.27, 878.73 and 355.33 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.27 : 878.73 = 355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.27/878.73 = 355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.27x = 878.73 × 355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.27x = 312,239.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,239.13/586.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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