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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.09, 879.26 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.09, 879.26 and 239.37 is: 359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.09 : 879.26 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.09/879.26 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.09x = 879.26 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.09x = 210,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,472.29/586.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.12

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