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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 871.34 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 871.34 and 190.92 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 871.34 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/871.34 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 871.34 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 166,356.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,356.23/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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