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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 869.85 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 869.85 and 336.68 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 869.85 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/869.85 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 869.85 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 292,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,855.91/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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