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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.62, 870.56 and 251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.62, 870.56 and 251.77 is: 377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.62 : 870.56 = 251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.62/870.56 = 251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.62x = 870.56 × 251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.62x = 219,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,180.89/580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.49

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