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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.63, 872.69 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.63, 872.69 and 239.87 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.63 : 872.69 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.63/872.69 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.63x = 872.69 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.63x = 209,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,332.15/581.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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