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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.66, 879.86 and 392.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.66, 879.86 and 392.95 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.66 : 879.86 = 392.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.66/879.86 = 392.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.66x = 879.86 × 392.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.66x = 345,743.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,743.07/587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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