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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.85, 871.68 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.85, 871.68 and 229.50 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.85 : 871.68 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.85/871.68 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.85x = 871.68 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.85x = 200,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,050.56/580.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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