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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.67, 875.54 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.67, 875.54 and 259.07 is: 388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.67 : 875.54 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.67/875.54 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.67x = 875.54 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.67x = 226,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,822.42/583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.61

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