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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.20, 878.99 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.20, 878.99 and 239.34 is: 358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.20 : 878.99 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.20/878.99 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.20x = 878.99 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.20x = 210,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,376.27/586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.88

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