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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.28, 870.23 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.28, 870.23 and 233.53 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.28 : 870.23 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.28/870.23 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.28x = 870.23 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.28x = 203,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,219.29/580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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