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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.80, 871.05 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.80, 871.05 and 190.71 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.80 : 871.05 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.80/871.05 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.80x = 871.05 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.80x = 166,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,117.95/580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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