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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.58, 870.94 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.58, 870.94 and 397.52 is: 596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.58 : 870.94 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.58/870.94 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.58x = 870.94 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.58x = 346,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,216.07/580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.33

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