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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.12, 869.97 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.12, 869.97 and 251.04 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.12 : 869.97 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.12/869.97 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.12x = 869.97 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.12x = 218,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,401.47/580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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