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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.65, 871.32 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.65, 871.32 and 251.52 is: 377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.65 : 871.32 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.65/871.32 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.65x = 871.32 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.65x = 219,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,156.98/580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.44

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