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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.27, 879.31 and 342.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.27, 879.31 and 342.55 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.27 : 879.31 = 342.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.27/879.31 = 342.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.27x = 879.31 × 342.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.27x = 301,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,207.64/586.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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