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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 870.27 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 870.27 and 255.68 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 870.27 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/870.27 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 870.27 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 222,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,506.28/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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