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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.60, 870.43 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.60, 870.43 and 233.78 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.60 : 870.43 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.60/870.43 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.60x = 870.43 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.60x = 203,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,489.13/580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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