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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.29, 870.16 and 360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.29, 870.16 and 360.90 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.29 : 870.16 = 360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.29/870.16 = 360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.29x = 870.16 × 360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.29x = 314,040.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,040.74/580.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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