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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.85, 879.83 and 392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.85, 879.83 and 392.39 is: 587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.85 : 879.83 = 392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.85/879.83 = 392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.85x = 879.83 × 392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.85x = 345,237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,237.11/587.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.29

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