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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 799.68 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 799.68 and 358.90 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 799.68 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/799.68 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 799.68 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 287,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,005.15/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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