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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.65, 879.42 and 201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.65, 879.42 and 201.63 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.65 : 879.42 = 201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.65/879.42 = 201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.65x = 879.42 × 201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.65x = 177,317.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,317.45/586.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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