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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.66, 871.21 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.66, 871.21 and 255.80 is: 383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.66 : 871.21 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.66/871.21 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.66x = 871.21 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.66x = 222,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,851.80/580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.79

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