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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.27, 878.86 and 221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.27, 878.86 and 221.29 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.27 : 878.86 = 221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.27/878.86 = 221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.27x = 878.86 × 221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.27x = 194,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,482.93/586.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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