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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.83, 880.53 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.83, 880.53 and 262.11 is: 393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.83 : 880.53 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.83/880.53 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.83x = 880.53 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.83x = 230,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,791.32/586.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.29

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