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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.82, 870.61 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.82, 870.61 and 251.93 is: 377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.82 : 870.61 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.82/870.61 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.82x = 870.61 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.82x = 219,327.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,327.79/580.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.62

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