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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581, 871.86 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581, 871.86 and 239 is: 358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581 : 871.86 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581/871.86 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581x = 871.86 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581x = 208,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,374.54/581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.65

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