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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.72, 870.99 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.72, 870.99 and 256.03 is: 384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.72 : 870.99 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.72/870.99 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.72x = 870.99 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.72x = 222,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,999.57/580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.01

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