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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 870.58 and 288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 870.58 and 288.02 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 870.58 = 288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/870.58 = 288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 870.58 × 288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 250,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,746.99/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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