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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 869.52 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 869.52 and 375.36 is: 562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 869.52 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/869.52 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 869.52 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 326,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,383.03/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.42

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