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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.09, 876.19 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.09, 876.19 and 255.04 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.09 : 876.19 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.09/876.19 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.09x = 876.19 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.09x = 223,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,463.50/584.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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