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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.37, 869.33 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.37, 869.33 and 336.35 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.37 : 869.33 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.37/869.33 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.37x = 869.33 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.37x = 292,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,402.16/580.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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