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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.26, 870.61 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.26, 870.61 and 349.31 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.26 : 870.61 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.26/870.61 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.26x = 870.61 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.26x = 304,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,114.74/580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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