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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 800.34 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 800.34 and 358.86 is: 495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 800.34 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/800.34 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 800.34 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 287,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,210.01/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.17

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