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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.71, 874.06 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.71, 874.06 and 258.08 is: 387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.71 : 874.06 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.71/874.06 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.71x = 874.06 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.71x = 225,573.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,573.03/582.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.11

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