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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580, 870.24 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580, 870.24 and 352 is: 528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580 : 870.24 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580/870.24 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580x = 870.24 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580x = 306,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,324.48/580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.15

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