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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.53, 879.89 and 221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.53, 879.89 and 221.35 is: 332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.53 : 879.89 = 221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.53/879.89 = 221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.53x = 879.89 × 221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.53x = 194,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,763.65/586.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.06

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