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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 870.40 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 870.40 and 387.84 is: 581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 870.40 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/870.40 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 870.40 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 337,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,575.94/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.39

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