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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 870.88 and 397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 870.88 and 397.88 is: 597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 870.88 = 397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/870.88 = 397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 870.88 × 397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 346,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,505.73/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.09

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