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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.37, 875.37 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.37, 875.37 and 258.72 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.37 : 875.37 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.37/875.37 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.37x = 875.37 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.37x = 226,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,475.73/583.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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