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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.53, 878.94 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.53, 878.94 and 297.36 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.53 : 878.94 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.53/878.94 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.53x = 878.94 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.53x = 261,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,361.60/586.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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