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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.36, 800.91 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.36, 800.91 and 359.32 is: 495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.36 : 800.91 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.36/800.91 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.36x = 800.91 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.36x = 287,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,782.98/580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.87

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