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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.46, 879.14 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.46, 879.14 and 239.24 is: 358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.46 : 879.14 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.46/879.14 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.46x = 879.14 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.46x = 210,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,325.45/586.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.64

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