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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.52, 870.32 and 397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.52, 870.32 and 397.36 is: 595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.52 : 870.32 = 397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.52/870.32 = 397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.52x = 870.32 × 397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.52x = 345,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,825.26/580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.72

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