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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.20, 799.85 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.20, 799.85 and 359 is: 494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.20 : 799.85 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.20/799.85 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.20x = 799.85 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.20x = 287,146.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,146.15/580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.91

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