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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.27, 878.79 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.27, 878.79 and 234.74 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.27 : 878.79 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.27/878.79 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.27x = 878.79 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.27x = 206,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,288.92/586.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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