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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 875.70 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 875.70 and 259 is: 388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 875.70 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/875.70 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 875.70 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 226,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,806.30/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.34

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