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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.05, 875.84 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.05, 875.84 and 259.19 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.05 : 875.84 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.05/875.84 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.05x = 875.84 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.05x = 227,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,008.97/584.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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