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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.04, 869.24 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.04, 869.24 and 291.68 is: 437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.04 : 869.24 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.04/869.24 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.04x = 869.24 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.04x = 253,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,539.92/580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.11

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