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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 870.72 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 870.72 and 352 is: 528

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 870.72 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/870.72 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 870.72 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 306,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,493.44/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528

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