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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.53, 874.89 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.53, 874.89 and 258.72 is: 387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.53 : 874.89 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.53/874.89 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.53x = 874.89 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.53x = 226,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,351.54/583.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.90

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