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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.40, 870.66 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.40, 870.66 and 251.30 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.40 : 870.66 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.40/870.66 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.40x = 870.66 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.40x = 218,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,796.86/580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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