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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.21, 870.10 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.21, 870.10 and 233.43 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.21 : 870.10 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.21/870.10 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.21x = 870.10 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.21x = 203,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,108.17/580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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