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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.04, 869.51 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.04, 869.51 and 255.14 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.04 : 869.51 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.04/869.51 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.04x = 869.51 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.04x = 221,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,843.07/580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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