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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.76, 879.64 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.76, 879.64 and 369.86 is: 554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.76 : 879.64 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.76/879.64 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.76x = 879.64 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.76x = 325,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,338.33/586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.47

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