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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.37, 801.05 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.37, 801.05 and 356.38 is: 491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.37 : 801.05 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.37/801.05 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.37x = 801.05 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.37x = 285,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,478.20/580.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.89

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