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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.80, 870.72 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.80, 870.72 and 288.16 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.80 : 870.72 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.80/870.72 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.80x = 870.72 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.80x = 250,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,906.68/580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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