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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.62, 876.97 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.62, 876.97 and 259.92 is: 389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.62 : 876.97 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.62/876.97 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.62x = 876.97 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.62x = 227,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,942.04/584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.90

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