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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.37, 878.72 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.37, 878.72 and 326.36 is: 489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.37 : 878.72 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.37/878.72 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.37x = 878.72 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.37x = 286,773.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,773.03/586.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.07

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