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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.99, 877.62 and 260.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.99, 877.62 and 260.45 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.99 : 877.62 = 260.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.99/877.62 = 260.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.99x = 877.62 × 260.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.99x = 228,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,571.74/584.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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