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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.70, 879.80 and 239.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.70, 879.80 and 239.79 is: 359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.70 : 879.80 = 239.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.70/879.80 = 239.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.70x = 879.80 × 239.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.70x = 210,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,966.04/586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.58

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