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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 870.66 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 870.66 and 255.69 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 870.66 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/870.66 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 870.66 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 222,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,619.06/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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