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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.41, 870.72 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.41, 870.72 and 190.31 is: 285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.41 : 870.72 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.41/870.72 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.41x = 870.72 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.41x = 165,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,702.37/580.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.49

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