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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.15, 878.95 and 239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.15, 878.95 and 239.35 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.15 : 878.95 = 239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.15/878.95 = 239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.15x = 878.95 × 239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.15x = 210,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,375.09/586.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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