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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 874.85 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 874.85 and 258.44 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 874.85 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/874.85 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 874.85 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 226,090.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,090.57/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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