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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.72, 879.76 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.72, 879.76 and 293.91 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.72 : 879.76 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.72/879.76 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.72x = 879.76 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.72x = 258,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,570.26/586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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