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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 871.12 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 871.12 and 255.92 is: 383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 871.12 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/871.12 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 871.12 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 222,937.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,937.03/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.79

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