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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.70, 880.37 and 343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.70, 880.37 and 343.70 is: 515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.70 : 880.37 = 343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.70/880.37 = 343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.70x = 880.37 × 343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.70x = 302,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,581.45/586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.73

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