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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.60, 879.28 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.60, 879.28 and 240.17 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.60 : 879.28 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.60/879.28 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.60x = 879.28 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.60x = 211,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,176.68/586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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