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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 800.88 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 800.88 and 359.28 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 800.88 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/800.88 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 800.88 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 287,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,740.17/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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