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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.35, 870.02 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.35, 870.02 and 233.67 is: 350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.35 : 870.02 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.35/870.02 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.35x = 870.02 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.35x = 203,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,297.57/580.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.30

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