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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.89, 879.61 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.89, 879.61 and 370.53 is: 555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.89 : 879.61 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.89/879.61 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.89x = 879.61 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.89x = 325,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,920.97/586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.34

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