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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.76, 879.53 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.76, 879.53 and 239.94 is: 359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.76 : 879.53 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.76/879.53 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.76x = 879.53 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.76x = 211,033.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,033.23/586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.66

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