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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.96, 872.07 and 234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.96, 872.07 and 234.53 is: 352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.96 : 872.07 = 234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.96/872.07 = 234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.96x = 872.07 × 234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.96x = 204,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,526.58/580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.05

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