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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.38, 879.71 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.38, 879.71 and 343.11 is: 514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.38 : 879.71 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.38/879.71 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.38x = 879.71 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.38x = 301,835.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,835.58/586.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.74

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