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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 870.39 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 870.39 and 190.08 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 870.39 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/870.39 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 870.39 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 165,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,443.73/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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