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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.07, 874.62 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.07, 874.62 and 258.68 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.07 : 874.62 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.07/874.62 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.07x = 874.62 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.07x = 226,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,246.70/583.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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