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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.04, 869.98 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.04, 869.98 and 195.24 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.04 : 869.98 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.04/869.98 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.04x = 869.98 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.04x = 169,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,854.90/580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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