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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.36, 879.27 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.36, 879.27 and 342.96 is: 514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.36 : 879.27 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.36/879.27 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.36x = 879.27 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.36x = 301,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,554.44/586.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.28

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