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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 870.56 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 870.56 and 190.39 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 870.56 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/870.56 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 870.56 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 165,748.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,748.09/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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