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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.67, 871.49 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.67, 871.49 and 238.91 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.67 : 871.49 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.67/871.49 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.67x = 871.49 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.67x = 208,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,206.48/580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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