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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 870.12 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 870.12 and 255.36 is: 383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 870.12 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/870.12 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 870.12 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 222,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,193.84/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.04

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