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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.47, 878.94 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.47, 878.94 and 239.70 is: 359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.47 : 878.94 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.47/878.94 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.47x = 878.94 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.47x = 210,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,681.92/586.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.24

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