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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 879.28 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 879.28 and 239.52 is: 359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 879.28 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/879.28 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 879.28 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 210,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,605.15/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.24

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