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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.50, 879.35 and 355.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.50, 879.35 and 355.45 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.50 : 879.35 = 355.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.50/879.35 = 355.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.50x = 879.35 × 355.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.50x = 312,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,563.18/586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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