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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.03, 870.38 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.03, 870.38 and 233.39 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.03 : 870.38 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.03/870.38 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.03x = 870.38 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.03x = 203,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,139.87/580.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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