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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.15, 870.23 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.15, 870.23 and 397.50 is: 596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.15 : 870.23 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.15/870.23 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.15x = 870.23 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.15x = 345,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,916.43/580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.25

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