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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.61, 875.61 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.61, 875.61 and 259.20 is: 388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.61 : 875.61 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.61/875.61 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.61x = 875.61 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.61x = 226,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,958.11/583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.89

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