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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.40, 879.80 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.40, 879.80 and 392.18 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.40 : 879.80 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.40/879.80 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.40x = 879.80 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.40x = 345,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,035.68/586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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