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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.24, 879.02 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.24, 879.02 and 239.74 is: 359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.24 : 879.02 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.24/879.02 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.24x = 879.02 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.24x = 210,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,736.25/586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.47

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