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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 869.54 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 869.54 and 255.18 is: 382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 869.54 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/869.54 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 869.54 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 221,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,887.94/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.51

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