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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.01, 870.01 and 338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.01, 870.01 and 338.09 is: 507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.01 : 870.01 = 338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.01/870.01 = 338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.01x = 870.01 × 338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.01x = 294,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,136.49/580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.13

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