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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.87, 878.15 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.87, 878.15 and 239.13 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.87 : 878.15 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.87/878.15 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.87x = 878.15 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.87x = 209,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,990.81/585.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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