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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580, 870.40 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580, 870.40 and 238 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580 : 870.40 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580/870.40 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580x = 870.40 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580x = 207,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,155.20/580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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