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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.31, 869.07 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.31, 869.07 and 336.10 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.31 : 869.07 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.31/869.07 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.31x = 869.07 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.31x = 292,090.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,090.08/580.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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