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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.52, 879.76 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.52, 879.76 and 201.76 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.52 : 879.76 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.52/879.76 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.52x = 879.76 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.52x = 177,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,500.38/586.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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