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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.22, 800.73 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.22, 800.73 and 344.36 is: 475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.22 : 800.73 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.22/800.73 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.22x = 800.73 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.22x = 275,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,735.38/580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.23

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