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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.70, 870.68 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.70, 870.68 and 256.16 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.70 : 870.68 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.70/870.68 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.70x = 870.68 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.70x = 223,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,033.39/580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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