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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 869.94 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 869.94 and 233.33 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 869.94 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/869.94 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 869.94 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 202,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,978.75/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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