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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.23, 874.58 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.23, 874.58 and 258.69 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.23 : 874.58 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.23/874.58 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.23x = 874.58 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.23x = 226,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,243.81/583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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