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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.10, 800.48 and 356.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.10, 800.48 and 356.00 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.10 : 800.48 = 356.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.10/800.48 = 356.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.10x = 800.48 × 356.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.10x = 284,967.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,967.77/580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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