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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.61, 880.16 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.61, 880.16 and 261.75 is: 392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.61 : 880.16 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.61/880.16 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.61x = 880.16 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.61x = 230,380.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,380.57/586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.74

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