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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.55, 870.95 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.55, 870.95 and 255.96 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.55 : 870.95 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.55/870.95 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.55x = 870.95 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.55x = 222,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,929.00/580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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