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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 800.01 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 800.01 and 347.40 is: 479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 800.01 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/800.01 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 800.01 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 277,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,923.47/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.06

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