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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 870.09 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 870.09 and 190.18 is: 285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 870.09 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/870.09 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 870.09 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 165,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,470.83/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.14

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