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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.06, 800.58 and 347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.06, 800.58 and 347.23 is: 479.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.06 : 800.58 = 347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.06/800.58 = 347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.06x = 800.58 × 347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.06x = 277,985.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,985.39/580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.24

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