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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 871.86 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 871.86 and 375.30 is: 563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 871.86 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/871.86 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 871.86 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 327,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,209.06/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.54

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