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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.51, 876.97 and 259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.51, 876.97 and 259.91 is: 389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.51 : 876.97 = 259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.51/876.97 = 259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.51x = 876.97 × 259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.51x = 227,928.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,928.89/584.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.95

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