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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.75, 871.14 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.75, 871.14 and 229.34 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.75 : 871.14 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.75/871.14 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.75x = 871.14 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.75x = 199,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,787.25/580.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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