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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.70, 878.60 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.70, 878.60 and 342.48 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.70 : 878.60 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.70/878.60 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.70x = 878.60 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.70x = 300,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,903.78/586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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