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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.71, 871.38 and 234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.71, 871.38 and 234.21 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.71 : 871.38 = 234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.71/871.38 = 234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.71x = 871.38 × 234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.71x = 204,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,085.91/580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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