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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 869.70 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 869.70 and 375.68 is: 562.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 869.70 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/869.70 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 869.70 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 326,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,728.90/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.47

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