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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.70, 879.34 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.70, 879.34 and 239.57 is: 359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.70 : 879.34 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.70/879.34 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.70x = 879.34 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.70x = 210,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,657.89/586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.06

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