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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.74, 880.47 and 381.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.74, 880.47 and 381.31 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.74 : 880.47 = 381.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.74/880.47 = 381.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.74x = 880.47 × 381.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.74x = 335,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,729.81/586.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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