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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.55, 870.77 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.55, 870.77 and 229.16 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.55 : 870.77 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.55/870.77 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.55x = 870.77 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.55x = 199,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,545.65/580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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