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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.20, 879.06 and 239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.20, 879.06 and 239.48 is: 359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.20 : 879.06 = 239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.20/879.06 = 239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.20x = 879.06 × 239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.20x = 210,517.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,517.29/586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.12

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