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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.21, 870.54 and 349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.21, 870.54 and 349.27 is: 524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.21 : 870.54 = 349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.21/870.54 = 349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.21x = 870.54 × 349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.21x = 304,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,051.33/580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.04

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