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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.60, 870.54 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.60, 870.54 and 190.52 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.60 : 870.54 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.60/870.54 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.60x = 870.54 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.60x = 165,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,855.28/580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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