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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.31, 800.55 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.31, 800.55 and 359.18 is: 495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.31 : 800.55 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.31/800.55 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.31x = 800.55 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.31x = 287,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,537.55/580.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.49

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