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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.89, 871.74 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.89, 871.74 and 256.48 is: 384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.89 : 871.74 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.89/871.74 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.89x = 871.74 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.89x = 223,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,583.88/580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.90

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