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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.34, 870.65 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.34, 870.65 and 251.28 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.34 : 870.65 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.34/870.65 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.34x = 870.65 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.34x = 218,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,776.62/580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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