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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 872.28 and 386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 872.28 and 386.48 is: 580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 872.28 = 386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/872.28 = 386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 872.28 × 386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 337,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,118.77/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.36

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