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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.08, 878.94 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.08, 878.94 and 239.31 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.08 : 878.94 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.08/878.94 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.08x = 878.94 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.08x = 210,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,339.13/586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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