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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.06, 870.85 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.06, 870.85 and 346.22 is: 519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.06 : 870.85 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.06/870.85 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.06x = 870.85 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.06x = 301,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,507.00/580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.79

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