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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.79, 871.14 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.79, 871.14 and 256.16 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.79 : 871.14 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.79/871.14 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.79x = 871.14 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.79x = 223,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,151.22/580.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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