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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.12, 870.80 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.12, 870.80 and 251.22 is: 377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.12 : 870.80 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.12/870.80 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.12x = 870.80 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.12x = 218,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,762.38/580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.10

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