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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.61, 871.19 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.61, 871.19 and 251.57 is: 377.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.61 : 871.19 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.61/871.19 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.61x = 871.19 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.61x = 219,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,159.65/580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.47

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