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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.96, 876.24 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.96, 876.24 and 259.54 is: 389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.96 : 876.24 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.96/876.24 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.96x = 876.24 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.96x = 227,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,419.33/583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.44

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