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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.67, 880.23 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.67, 880.23 and 261.81 is: 392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.67 : 880.23 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.67/880.23 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.67x = 880.23 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.67x = 230,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,453.02/586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.82

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