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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.52, 875.41 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.52, 875.41 and 258.96 is: 388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.52 : 875.41 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.52/875.41 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.52x = 875.41 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.52x = 226,696.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,696.17/583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.50

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