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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.95, 879.98 and 355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.95, 879.98 and 355.78 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.95 : 879.98 = 355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.95/879.98 = 355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.95x = 879.98 × 355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.95x = 313,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,079.28/586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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