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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.10, 869.91 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.10, 869.91 and 233.37 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.10 : 869.91 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.10/869.91 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.10x = 869.91 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.10x = 203,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,010.90/580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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