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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 870.42 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 870.42 and 375.66 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 870.42 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/870.42 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 870.42 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 326,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,981.98/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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