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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.49, 879.63 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.49, 879.63 and 356.85 is: 535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.49 : 879.63 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.49/879.63 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.49x = 879.63 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.49x = 313,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,898.16/586.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.22

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