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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 800.51 and 343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 800.51 and 343.97 is: 474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 800.51 = 343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/800.51 = 343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 800.51 × 343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 275,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,351.42/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.73

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