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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 877.40 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 877.40 and 259.93 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 877.40 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/877.40 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 877.40 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 228,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,061.04/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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