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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 873.17 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 873.17 and 239.88 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 873.17 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/873.17 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 873.17 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 209,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,456.02/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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