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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.65, 879.74 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.65, 879.74 and 240.16 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.65 : 879.74 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.65/879.74 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.65x = 879.74 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.65x = 211,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,278.36/586.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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