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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.89, 880.54 and 367.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.89, 880.54 and 367.27 is: 551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.89 : 880.54 = 367.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.89/880.54 = 367.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.89x = 880.54 × 367.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.89x = 323,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,395.93/586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.03

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