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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.71, 871.16 and 288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.71, 871.16 and 288.23 is: 432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.71 : 871.16 = 288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.71/871.16 = 288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.71x = 871.16 × 288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.71x = 251,094.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,094.45/580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.39

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