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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.05, 869.40 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.05, 869.40 and 374.18 is: 560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.05 : 869.40 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.05/869.40 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.05x = 869.40 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.05x = 325,307.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,307.75/580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.83

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