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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.64, 879.36 and 342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.64, 879.36 and 342.43 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.64 : 879.36 = 342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.64/879.36 = 342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.64x = 879.36 × 342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.64x = 301,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,115.76/586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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