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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.88, 880.40 and 378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.88, 880.40 and 378.81 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.88 : 880.40 = 378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.88/880.40 = 378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.88x = 880.40 × 378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.88x = 333,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,504.32/586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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