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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.78, 870.97 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.78, 870.97 and 234.03 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.78 : 870.97 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.78/870.97 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.78x = 870.97 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.78x = 203,833.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,833.11/580.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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