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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 874.04 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 874.04 and 258.18 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 874.04 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/874.04 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 874.04 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 225,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,658.36/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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