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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.21, 800.67 and 359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.21, 800.67 and 359.53 is: 496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.21 : 800.67 = 359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.21/800.67 = 359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.21x = 800.67 × 359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.21x = 287,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,864.89/580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.14

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