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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.28, 870.22 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.28, 870.22 and 190.17 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.28 : 870.22 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.28/870.22 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.28x = 870.22 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.28x = 165,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,489.74/580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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