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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.30, 878.85 and 239.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.30, 878.85 and 239.59 is: 359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.30 : 878.85 = 239.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.30/878.85 = 239.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.30x = 878.85 × 239.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.30x = 210,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,563.67/586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.14

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