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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.20, 800.48 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.20, 800.48 and 356.04 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.20 : 800.48 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.20/800.48 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.20x = 800.48 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.20x = 285,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,001.12/580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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