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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.63, 871.24 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.63, 871.24 and 385.76 is: 578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.63 : 871.24 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.63/871.24 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.63x = 871.24 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.63x = 336,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,087.94/580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.84

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