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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.38, 876.78 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.38, 876.78 and 259.72 is: 389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.38 : 876.78 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.38/876.78 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.38x = 876.78 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.38x = 227,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,717.30/584.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.67

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