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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 869.72 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 869.72 and 233.07 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 869.72 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/869.72 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 869.72 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 202,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,705.64/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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