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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.28, 868.27 and 349.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.28, 868.27 and 349.33 is: 522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.28 : 868.27 = 349.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.28/868.27 = 349.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.28x = 868.27 × 349.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.28x = 303,312.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,312.76/580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.70

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