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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.92, 879.80 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.92, 879.80 and 262.52 is: 393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.92 : 879.80 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.92/879.80 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.92x = 879.80 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.92x = 230,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,965.10/586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.52

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