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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.36, 870.68 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.36, 870.68 and 190.34 is: 285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.36 : 870.68 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.36/870.68 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.36x = 870.68 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.36x = 165,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,725.23/580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.56

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