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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.25, 869.31 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.25, 869.31 and 336.34 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.25 : 869.31 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.25/869.31 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.25x = 869.31 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.25x = 292,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,383.73/580.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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