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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.20, 870.28 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.20, 870.28 and 255.48 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.20 : 870.28 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.20/870.28 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.20x = 870.28 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.20x = 222,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,339.13/580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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