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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.25, 869.67 and 348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.25, 869.67 and 348.98 is: 523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.25 : 869.67 = 348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.25/869.67 = 348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.25x = 869.67 × 348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.25x = 303,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,497.44/580.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.05

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