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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.36, 870 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.36, 870 and 255.54 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.36 : 870 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.36/870 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.36x = 870 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.36x = 222,319.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,319.80/580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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