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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 871.26 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 871.26 and 388.24 is: 582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 871.26 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/871.26 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 871.26 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 338,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,257.98/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.72

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