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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 868.48 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 868.48 and 374.31 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 868.48 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/868.48 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 868.48 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 325,079.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,079.81/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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