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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.88, 880.46 and 343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.88, 880.46 and 343.61 is: 515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.88 : 880.46 = 343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.88/880.46 = 343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.88x = 880.46 × 343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.88x = 302,534.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,534.86/586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.50

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