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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.15, 800.75 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.15, 800.75 and 358.97 is: 495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.15 : 800.75 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.15/800.75 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.15x = 800.75 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.15x = 287,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,443.78/580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.46

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