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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585, 876.96 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585, 876.96 and 259.92 is: 389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585 : 876.96 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585/876.96 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585x = 876.96 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585x = 227,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,939.44/585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.64

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