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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 870.37 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 870.37 and 190.36 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 870.37 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/870.37 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 870.37 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 165,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,683.63/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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