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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.33, 800.43 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.33, 800.43 and 359.20 is: 495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.33 : 800.43 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.33/800.43 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.33x = 800.43 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.33x = 287,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,514.46/580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.43

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