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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.85, 880.09 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.85, 880.09 and 239.81 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.85 : 880.09 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.85/880.09 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.85x = 880.09 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.85x = 211,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,049.38/586.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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