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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.99, 871.53 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.99, 871.53 and 234.28 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.99 : 871.53 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.99/871.53 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.99x = 871.53 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.99x = 204,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,182.05/580.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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