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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 871.41 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 871.41 and 190.79 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 871.41 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/871.41 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 871.41 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 166,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,259.21/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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