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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.31, 879.65 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.31, 879.65 and 343.31 is: 515.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.31 : 879.65 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.31/879.65 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.31x = 879.65 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.31x = 301,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,990.92/586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.07

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