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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.41, 879.97 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.41, 879.97 and 239.74 is: 359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.41 : 879.97 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.41/879.97 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.41x = 879.97 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.41x = 210,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,966.01/586.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.76

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