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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.36, 875.55 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.36, 875.55 and 259.94 is: 389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.36 : 875.55 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.36/875.55 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.36x = 875.55 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.36x = 227,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,590.47/584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.47

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