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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 868.08 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 868.08 and 349.18 is: 522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 868.08 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/868.08 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 868.08 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 303,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,116.17/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.47

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