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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.82, 879.56 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.82, 879.56 and 394.50 is: 590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.82 : 879.56 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.82/879.56 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.82x = 879.56 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.82x = 346,986.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,986.42/587.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.29

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