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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 871.11 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 871.11 and 238.50 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 871.11 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/871.11 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 871.11 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 207,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,759.74/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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