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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.15, 869.71 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.15, 869.71 and 255.26 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.15 : 869.71 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.15/869.71 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.15x = 869.71 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.15x = 222,002.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,002.17/580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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