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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.80, 870 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.80, 870 and 348.96 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.80 : 870 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.80/870 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.80x = 870 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.80x = 303,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,595.20/580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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