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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.44, 878.76 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.44, 878.76 and 343.44 is: 514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.44 : 878.76 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.44/878.76 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.44x = 878.76 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.44x = 301,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,801.33/586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.63

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