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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.29, 878.37 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.29, 878.37 and 355.26 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.29 : 878.37 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.29/878.37 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.29x = 878.37 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.29x = 312,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,049.73/586.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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