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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.62, 879.19 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.62, 879.19 and 239.56 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.62 : 879.19 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.62/879.19 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.62x = 879.19 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.62x = 210,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,615.96/586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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