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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.32, 878.88 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.32, 878.88 and 342.96 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.32 : 878.88 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.32/878.88 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.32x = 878.88 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.32x = 301,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,420.68/586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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