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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.04, 870.08 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.04, 870.08 and 190.04 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.04 : 870.08 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.04/870.08 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.04x = 870.08 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.04x = 165,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,350.00/580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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