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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.36, 878.28 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.36, 878.28 and 368.88 is: 552.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.36 : 878.28 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.36/878.28 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.36x = 878.28 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.36x = 323,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,979.93/586.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.53

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