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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.54, 878.34 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.54, 878.34 and 239.04 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.54 : 878.34 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.54/878.34 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.54x = 878.34 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.54x = 209,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,958.39/585.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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