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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.56, 879.84 and 342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.56, 879.84 and 342.84 is: 514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.56 : 879.84 = 342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.56/879.84 = 342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.56x = 879.84 × 342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.56x = 301,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,644.35/586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.26

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