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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.81, 876.02 and 259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.81, 876.02 and 259.10 is: 388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.81 : 876.02 = 259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.81/876.02 = 259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.81x = 876.02 × 259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.81x = 226,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,974.39/583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.78

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