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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.62, 879.62 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.62, 879.62 and 343.22 is: 514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.62 : 879.62 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.62/879.62 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.62x = 879.62 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.62x = 301,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,903.18/586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.65

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