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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.39, 878.04 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.39, 878.04 and 238.30 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.39 : 878.04 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.39/878.04 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.39x = 878.04 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.39x = 209,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,236.93/585.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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