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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.10, 869.68 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.10, 869.68 and 233.28 is: 349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.10 : 869.68 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.10/869.68 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.10x = 869.68 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.10x = 202,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,878.95/580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.73

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