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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 870.23 and 386.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 870.23 and 386.41 is: 579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 870.23 = 386.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/870.23 = 386.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 870.23 × 386.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 336,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,264.36/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.61

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