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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.39, 879.79 and 366.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.39, 879.79 and 366.77 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.39 : 879.79 = 366.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.39/879.79 = 366.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.39x = 879.79 × 366.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.39x = 322,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,676.18/586.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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