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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.20, 869.84 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.20, 869.84 and 287.50 is: 431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.20 : 869.84 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.20/869.84 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.20x = 869.84 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.20x = 250,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,077.01/580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.02

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