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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.91, 880.38 and 216.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.91, 880.38 and 216.74 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.91 : 880.38 = 216.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.91/880.38 = 216.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.91x = 880.38 × 216.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.91x = 190,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,809.16/586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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