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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 876.30 and 259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 876.30 and 259.33 is: 389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 876.30 = 259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/876.30 = 259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 876.30 × 259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 227,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,250.88/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.11

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