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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 869.88 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 869.88 and 336.48 is: 504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 869.88 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/869.88 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 869.88 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 292,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,697.22/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.58

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