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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.09, 799.69 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.09, 799.69 and 358.93 is: 494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.09 : 799.69 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.09/799.69 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.09x = 799.69 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.09x = 287,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,032.73/580.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.81

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