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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 800.96 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 800.96 and 359.33 is: 495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 800.96 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/800.96 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 800.96 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 287,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,811.86/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.87

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