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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.53, 878.61 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.53, 878.61 and 238.90 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.53 : 878.61 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.53/878.61 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.53x = 878.61 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.53x = 209,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,900.28/585.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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