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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.49, 874.35 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.49, 874.35 and 259.08 is: 388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.49 : 874.35 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.49/874.35 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.49x = 874.35 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.49x = 226,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,526.60/583.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.23

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