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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.68, 875.58 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.68, 875.58 and 258.98 is: 388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.68 : 875.58 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.68/875.58 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.68x = 875.58 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.68x = 226,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,757.71/583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.50

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