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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 800.25 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 800.25 and 358.71 is: 494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 800.25 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/800.25 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 800.25 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 287,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,057.68/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.81

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