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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 870.02 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 870.02 and 363.46 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 870.02 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/870.02 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 870.02 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 316,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,217.47/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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