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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.28, 800.94 and 359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.28, 800.94 and 359.11 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.28 : 800.94 = 359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.28/800.94 = 359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.28x = 800.94 × 359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.28x = 287,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,621.56/580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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