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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 869.67 and 336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 869.67 and 336.51 is: 504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 869.67 = 336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/869.67 = 336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 869.67 × 336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 292,652.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,652.65/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.30

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