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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.27, 870.50 and 255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.27, 870.50 and 255.66 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.27 : 870.50 = 255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.27/870.50 = 255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.27x = 870.50 × 255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.27x = 222,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,552.67/580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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