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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.32, 879.48 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.32, 879.48 and 393.84 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.32 : 879.48 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.32/879.48 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.32x = 879.48 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.32x = 346,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,374.40/586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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