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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.92, 871.29 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.92, 871.29 and 196.17 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.92 : 871.29 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.92/871.29 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.92x = 871.29 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.92x = 170,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,920.96/580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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