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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.93, 871.46 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.93, 871.46 and 385.92 is: 578.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.93 : 871.46 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.93/871.46 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.93x = 871.46 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.93x = 336,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,313.84/580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.92

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