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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.40, 870.38 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.40, 870.38 and 233.62 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.40 : 870.38 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.40/870.38 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.40x = 870.38 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.40x = 203,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,336.58/580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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