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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 870.30 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 870.30 and 336.54 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 870.30 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/870.30 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 870.30 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 292,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,890.76/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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