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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.54, 871.34 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.54, 871.34 and 256.18 is: 384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.54 : 871.34 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.54/871.34 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.54x = 871.34 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.54x = 223,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,219.88/580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.50

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