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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.57, 879.78 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.57, 879.78 and 153.76 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.57 : 879.78 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.57/879.78 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.57x = 879.78 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.57x = 135,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,274.97/586.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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