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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 874.62 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 874.62 and 258.36 is: 387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 874.62 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/874.62 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 874.62 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 225,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,966.82/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.54

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