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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.89, 871.68 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.89, 871.68 and 234.18 is: 351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.89 : 871.68 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.89/871.68 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.89x = 871.68 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.89x = 204,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,130.02/580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.41

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