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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 869.82 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 869.82 and 233.34 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 869.82 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/869.82 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 869.82 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 202,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,963.80/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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