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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.44, 879.89 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.44, 879.89 and 240.03 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.44 : 879.89 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.44/879.89 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.44x = 879.89 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.44x = 211,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,198.80/586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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