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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.61, 876.92 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.61, 876.92 and 259.96 is: 389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.61 : 876.92 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.61/876.92 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.61x = 876.92 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.61x = 227,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,958.44/584.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.93

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