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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.31, 799.89 and 358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.31, 799.89 and 358.78 is: 494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.31 : 799.89 = 358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.31/799.89 = 358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.31x = 799.89 × 358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.31x = 286,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,984.53/580.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.54

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