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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.43, 870.65 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.43, 870.65 and 256.02 is: 384.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.43 : 870.65 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.43/870.65 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.43x = 870.65 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.43x = 222,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,902.53/580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.03

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