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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.08, 879.42 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.08, 879.42 and 239.67 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.08 : 879.42 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.08/879.42 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.08x = 879.42 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.08x = 210,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,770.59/586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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