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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.33, 870.95 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.33, 870.95 and 349.48 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.33 : 870.95 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.33/870.95 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.33x = 870.95 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.33x = 304,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,379.61/580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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