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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.38, 872.06 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.38, 872.06 and 239.38 is: 359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.38 : 872.06 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.38/872.06 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.38x = 872.06 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.38x = 208,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,753.72/581.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.07

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