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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.03, 870.06 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.03, 870.06 and 209.81 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.03 : 870.06 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.03/870.06 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.03x = 870.06 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.03x = 182,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,547.29/580.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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