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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.04, 878.86 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.04, 878.86 and 239.32 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.04 : 878.86 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.04/878.86 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.04x = 878.86 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.04x = 210,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,328.78/586.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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