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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.96, 878.70 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.96, 878.70 and 239.22 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.96 : 878.70 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.96/878.70 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.96x = 878.70 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.96x = 210,198.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,198.22/585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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