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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.59, 880.05 and 293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.59, 880.05 and 293.74 is: 440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.59 : 880.05 = 293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.59/880.05 = 293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.59x = 880.05 × 293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.59x = 258,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,501.90/586.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.69

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