Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.28, 878.87 and 201.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 586.28, 878.87 and 201.26 is: 301.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586.28 : 878.87 = 201.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586.28/878.87 = 201.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586.28x = 878.87 × 201.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586.28x = 176,881.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,881.38/586.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301.70
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