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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.96, 871.56 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.96, 871.56 and 190.99 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.96 : 871.56 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.96/871.56 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.96x = 871.56 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.96x = 166,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,459.24/580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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