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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.67, 881.19 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.67, 881.19 and 352.88 is: 530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.67 : 881.19 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.67/881.19 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.67x = 881.19 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.67x = 310,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,954.33/586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.03

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