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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.76, 871.04 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.76, 871.04 and 234.08 is: 351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.76 : 871.04 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.76/871.04 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.76x = 871.04 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.76x = 203,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,893.04/580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.08

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