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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.98, 879.81 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.98, 879.81 and 278.40 is: 417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.98 : 879.81 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.98/879.81 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.98x = 879.81 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.98x = 244,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,941.36/586.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.29

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