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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.35, 877.77 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.35, 877.77 and 380.61 is: 569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.35 : 877.77 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.35/877.77 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.35x = 877.77 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.35x = 334,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,088.04/586.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.78

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