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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.74, 871.06 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.74, 871.06 and 190.73 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.74 : 871.06 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.74/871.06 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.74x = 871.06 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.74x = 166,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,136.32/580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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