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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.78, 880.20 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.78, 880.20 and 394 is: 591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.78 : 880.20 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.78/880.20 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.78x = 880.20 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.78x = 346,798.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,798.80/586.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.02

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