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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.91, 879.83 and 262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.91, 879.83 and 262.01 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.91 : 879.83 = 262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.91/879.83 = 262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.91x = 879.83 × 262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.91x = 230,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,522.95/586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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