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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.87, 870.65 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.87, 870.65 and 234.12 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.87 : 870.65 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.87/870.65 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.87x = 870.65 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.87x = 203,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,836.58/580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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