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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.65, 875.60 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.65, 875.60 and 259.11 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.65 : 875.60 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.65/875.60 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.65x = 875.60 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.65x = 226,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,876.72/583.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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