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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.97, 870.95 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.97, 870.95 and 256.23 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.97 : 870.95 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.97/870.95 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.97x = 870.95 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.97x = 223,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,164.16/580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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