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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.13, 800.60 and 347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.13, 800.60 and 347.39 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.13 : 800.60 = 347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.13/800.60 = 347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.13x = 800.60 × 347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.13x = 278,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,114.69/580.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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