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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.39, 878.90 and 239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.39, 878.90 and 239.33 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.39 : 878.90 = 239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.39/878.90 = 239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.39x = 878.90 × 239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.39x = 210,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,343.19/586.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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