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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 872 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 872 and 388.48 is: 583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 872 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/872 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 872 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 338,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,754.56/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.58

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