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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.15, 869.91 and 397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.15, 869.91 and 397.75 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.15 : 869.91 = 397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.15/869.91 = 397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.15x = 869.91 × 397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.15x = 346,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,006.70/580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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