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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 878.97 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 878.97 and 239.23 is: 358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 878.97 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/878.97 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 878.97 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 210,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,275.99/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.83

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