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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.73, 871.09 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.73, 871.09 and 374.78 is: 562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.73 : 871.09 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.73/871.09 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.73x = 871.09 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.73x = 326,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,468.35/580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.17

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