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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.73, 876.83 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.73, 876.83 and 260.19 is: 390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.73 : 876.83 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.73/876.83 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.73x = 876.83 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.73x = 228,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,141.10/584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.16

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