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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.90, 871.59 and 375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.90, 871.59 and 375.34 is: 563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.90 : 871.59 = 375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.90/871.59 = 375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.90x = 871.59 × 375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.90x = 327,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,142.59/580.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.17

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