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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.42, 879.76 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.42, 879.76 and 369.76 is: 554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.42 : 879.76 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.42/879.76 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.42x = 879.76 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.42x = 325,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,300.06/586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.72

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