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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.62, 879.92 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.62, 879.92 and 239.70 is: 359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.62 : 879.92 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.62/879.92 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.62x = 879.92 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.62x = 210,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,916.82/586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.55

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