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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.92, 871.33 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.92, 871.33 and 190.91 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.92 : 871.33 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.92/871.33 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.92x = 871.33 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.92x = 166,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,343.31/580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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