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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.56, 879.12 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.56, 879.12 and 394.32 is: 591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.56 : 879.12 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.56/879.12 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.56x = 879.12 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.56x = 346,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,654.60/586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.00

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