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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.32, 878.77 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.32, 878.77 and 239.64 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.32 : 878.77 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.32/878.77 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.32x = 878.77 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.32x = 210,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,588.44/586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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