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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.26, 869.67 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.26, 869.67 and 349.14 is: 523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.26 : 869.67 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.26/869.67 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.26x = 869.67 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.26x = 303,636.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,636.58/580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.28

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