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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 870.03 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 870.03 and 255.30 is: 382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 870.03 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/870.03 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 870.03 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 222,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,118.66/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.95

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