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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.12, 870.14 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.12, 870.14 and 255.38 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.12 : 870.14 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.12/870.14 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.12x = 870.14 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.12x = 222,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,216.35/580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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