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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 871.03 and 255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 871.03 and 255.82 is: 383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 871.03 = 255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/871.03 = 255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 871.03 × 255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 222,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,826.89/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.85

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