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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.70, 871.20 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.70, 871.20 and 256.04 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.70 : 871.20 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.70/871.20 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.70x = 871.20 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.70x = 223,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,062.05/580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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