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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.69, 871.01 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.69, 871.01 and 195.94 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.69 : 871.01 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.69/871.01 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.69x = 871.01 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.69x = 170,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,665.70/580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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