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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.99, 880.35 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.99, 880.35 and 197.01 is: 295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.99 : 880.35 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.99/880.35 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.99x = 880.35 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.99x = 173,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,437.75/586.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.47

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