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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 868.53 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 868.53 and 329.74 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 868.53 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/868.53 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 868.53 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 286,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,388.93/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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