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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.12, 879.50 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.12, 879.50 and 239.38 is: 359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.12 : 879.50 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.12/879.50 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.12x = 879.50 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.12x = 210,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,534.71/586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.20

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