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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 870.48 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 870.48 and 337.08 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 870.48 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/870.48 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 870.48 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 293,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,421.40/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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