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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.58, 879.33 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.58, 879.33 and 221.09 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.58 : 879.33 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.58/879.33 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.58x = 879.33 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.58x = 194,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,411.07/586.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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