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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.73, 876.98 and 259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.73, 876.98 and 259.89 is: 389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.73 : 876.98 = 259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.73/876.98 = 259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.73x = 876.98 × 259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.73x = 227,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,917.03/584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.78

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