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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.04, 869.91 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.04, 869.91 and 233.45 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.04 : 869.91 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.04/869.91 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.04x = 869.91 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.04x = 203,076.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,076.14/580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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