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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.10, 876.47 and 259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.10, 876.47 and 259.47 is: 389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.10 : 876.47 = 259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.10/876.47 = 259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.10x = 876.47 × 259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.10x = 227,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,416.37/584.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.34

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