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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.79, 878.42 and 354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.79, 878.42 and 354.97 is: 531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.79 : 878.42 = 354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.79/878.42 = 354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.79x = 878.42 × 354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.79x = 311,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,815.83/586.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.40

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