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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.59, 870.71 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.59, 870.71 and 195.75 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.59 : 870.71 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.59/870.71 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.59x = 870.71 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.59x = 170,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,440.50/580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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