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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.59, 878.91 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.59, 878.91 and 239.16 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.59 : 878.91 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.59/878.91 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.59x = 878.91 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.59x = 210,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,200.12/585.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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