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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.73, 871.41 and 385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.73, 871.41 and 385.25 is: 578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.73 : 871.41 = 385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.73/871.41 = 385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.73x = 871.41 × 385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.73x = 335,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,710.70/580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.08

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