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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.34, 879.63 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.34, 879.63 and 294.03 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.34 : 879.63 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.34/879.63 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.34x = 879.63 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.34x = 258,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,642.01/586.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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