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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.03, 869.50 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.03, 869.50 and 233.31 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.03 : 869.50 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.03/869.50 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.03x = 869.50 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.03x = 202,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,863.05/580.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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