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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 801 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 801 and 359.34 is: 495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 801 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/801 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 801 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 287,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,831.34/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.94

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