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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.05, 800.06 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.05, 800.06 and 359.10 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.05 : 800.06 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.05/800.06 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.05x = 800.06 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.05x = 287,301.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,301.55/580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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