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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 870.80 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 870.80 and 375.24 is: 562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 870.80 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/870.80 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 870.80 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 326,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,758.99/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.97

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