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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.87, 872.80 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.87, 872.80 and 239.63 is: 359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.87 : 872.80 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.87/872.80 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.87x = 872.80 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.87x = 209,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,144.10/581.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.44

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