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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.97, 871.34 and 288.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.97, 871.34 and 288.17 is: 432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.97 : 871.34 = 288.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.97/871.34 = 288.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.97x = 871.34 × 288.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.97x = 251,089.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,089.69/580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.19

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