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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.42, 878.04 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.42, 878.04 and 238.92 is: 358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.42 : 878.04 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.42/878.04 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.42x = 878.04 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.42x = 209,781.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,781.32/585.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.34

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