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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 870.54 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 870.54 and 195.67 is: 293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 870.54 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/870.54 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 870.54 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 170,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,338.56/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.47

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