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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.28, 870.17 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.28, 870.17 and 251.01 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.28 : 870.17 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.28/870.17 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.28x = 870.17 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.28x = 218,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,420.12/580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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