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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.82, 871.48 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.82, 871.48 and 251.84 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.82 : 871.48 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.82/871.48 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.82x = 871.48 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.82x = 219,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,473.52/580.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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