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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.41, 870.08 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.41, 870.08 and 255.60 is: 383.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.41 : 870.08 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.41/870.08 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.41x = 870.08 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.41x = 222,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,391.17/580.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.16

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