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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.55, 870.30 and 399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.55, 870.30 and 399.30 is: 597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.55 : 870.30 = 399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.55/870.30 = 399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.55x = 870.30 × 399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.55x = 347,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,510.79/581.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.56

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