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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.52, 878.67 and 355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.52, 878.67 and 355.58 is: 532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.52 : 878.67 = 355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.52/878.67 = 355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.52x = 878.67 × 355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.52x = 312,433.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,433.09/586.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.69

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