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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.60, 880.02 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.60, 880.02 and 262 is: 393.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.60 : 880.02 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.60/880.02 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.60x = 880.02 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.60x = 230,565.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,565.24/586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.05

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