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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.12, 874.79 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.12, 874.79 and 258.49 is: 387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.12 : 874.79 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.12/874.79 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.12x = 874.79 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.12x = 226,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,124.47/583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.78

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