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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.15, 868.09 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.15, 868.09 and 349.18 is: 522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.15 : 868.09 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.15/868.09 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.15x = 868.09 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.15x = 303,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,119.67/580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.48

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