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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.13, 870.50 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.13, 870.50 and 291.57 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.13 : 870.50 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.13/870.50 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.13x = 870.50 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.13x = 253,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,810.23/580.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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