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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 870.75 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 870.75 and 333.18 is: 500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 870.75 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/870.75 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 870.75 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 290,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,116.49/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.00

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