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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.13, 879.18 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.13, 879.18 and 239.39 is: 359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.13 : 879.18 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.13/879.18 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.13x = 879.18 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.13x = 210,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,462.50/586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.07

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