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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.50, 879.12 and 381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.50, 879.12 and 381.22 is: 571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.50 : 879.12 = 381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.50/879.12 = 381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.50x = 879.12 × 381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.50x = 335,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,131.82/586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.41

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