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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.54, 878.19 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.54, 878.19 and 238.98 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.54 : 878.19 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.54/878.19 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.54x = 878.19 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.54x = 209,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,869.85/585.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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