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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.07, 870.17 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.07, 870.17 and 255.39 is: 383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.07 : 870.17 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.07/870.17 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.07x = 870.17 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.07x = 222,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,231.44/580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.11

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