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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 871.11 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 871.11 and 238.66 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 871.11 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/871.11 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 871.11 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 207,899.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,899.11/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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