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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.19, 869.57 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.19, 869.57 and 291.71 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.19 : 869.57 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.19/869.57 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.19x = 869.57 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.19x = 253,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,660.81/580.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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