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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.39, 875.12 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.39, 875.12 and 258.98 is: 388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.39 : 875.12 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.39/875.12 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.39x = 875.12 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.39x = 226,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,639.47/583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.49

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