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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.03, 870.05 and 190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.03, 870.05 and 190.03 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.03 : 870.05 = 190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.03/870.05 = 190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.03x = 870.05 × 190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.03x = 165,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,333.90/580.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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