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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.53, 870.88 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.53, 870.88 and 195.69 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.53 : 870.88 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.53/870.88 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.53x = 870.88 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.53x = 170,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,422.51/580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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