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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.72, 878.67 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.72, 878.67 and 239.04 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.72 : 878.67 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.72/878.67 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.72x = 878.67 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.72x = 210,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,037.28/585.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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