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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.79, 882.95 and 356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.79, 882.95 and 356.79 is: 535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.79 : 882.95 = 356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.79/882.95 = 356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.79x = 882.95 × 356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.79x = 315,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,029.26/587.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.96

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