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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.80, 878.94 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.80, 878.94 and 394.20 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.80 : 878.94 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.80/878.94 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.80x = 878.94 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.80x = 346,478.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,478.15/586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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