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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 874.05 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 874.05 and 258.48 is: 387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 874.05 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/874.05 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 874.05 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 225,924.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,924.44/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.47

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