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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.68, 879.27 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.68, 879.27 and 221.04 is: 331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.68 : 879.27 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.68/879.27 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.68x = 879.27 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.68x = 194,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,353.84/586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.28

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