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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.06, 870.01 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.06, 870.01 and 374.73 is: 562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.06 : 870.01 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.06/870.01 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.06x = 870.01 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.06x = 326,014.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,014.65/580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.03

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