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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.40, 878.14 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.40, 878.14 and 329.60 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.40 : 878.14 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.40/878.14 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.40x = 878.14 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.40x = 289,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,434.94/586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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