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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.39, 800.98 and 359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.39, 800.98 and 359.35 is: 495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.39 : 800.98 = 359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.39/800.98 = 359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.39x = 800.98 × 359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.39x = 287,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,829.26/580.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.93

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