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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.68, 879.42 and 381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.68, 879.42 and 381.66 is: 572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.68 : 879.42 = 381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.68/879.42 = 381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.68x = 879.42 × 381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.68x = 335,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,639.44/586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.10

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