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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.76, 879.78 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.76, 879.78 and 343.16 is: 514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.76 : 879.78 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.76/879.78 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.76x = 879.78 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.76x = 301,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,905.30/586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.53

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