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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 871.20 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 871.20 and 196.08 is: 294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 871.20 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/871.20 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 871.20 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 170,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,824.90/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.08

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