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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.81, 878.66 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.81, 878.66 and 239.16 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.81 : 878.66 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.81/878.66 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.81x = 878.66 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.81x = 210,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,136.73/585.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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