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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 879.84 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 879.84 and 394.56 is: 591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 879.84 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/879.84 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 879.84 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 347,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,149.67/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.24

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