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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.83, 870.49 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.83, 870.49 and 372.51 is: 558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.83 : 870.49 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.83/870.49 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.83x = 870.49 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.83x = 324,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,265.30/580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.28

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