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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.72, 870.96 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.72, 870.96 and 251.46 is: 377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.72 : 870.96 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.72/870.96 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.72x = 870.96 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.72x = 219,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,009.42/580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.14

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