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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 870.36 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 870.36 and 255.60 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 870.36 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/870.36 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 870.36 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 222,464.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,464.02/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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