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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.82, 879.52 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.82, 879.52 and 240.14 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.82 : 879.52 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.82/879.52 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.82x = 879.52 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.82x = 211,207.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,207.93/586.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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