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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.72, 875.42 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.72, 875.42 and 259.24 is: 388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.72 : 875.42 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.72/875.42 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.72x = 875.42 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.72x = 226,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,943.88/583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.79

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