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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.73, 879.64 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.73, 879.64 and 221.83 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.73 : 879.64 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.73/879.64 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.73x = 879.64 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.73x = 195,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,130.54/586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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