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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 869.13 and 337.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 869.13 and 337.05 is: 504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 869.13 = 337.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/869.13 = 337.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 869.13 × 337.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 292,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,940.27/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.79

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