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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.06, 800.31 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.06, 800.31 and 358.93 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.06 : 800.31 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.06/800.31 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.06x = 800.31 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.06x = 287,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,255.27/580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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