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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 800.91 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 800.91 and 347.50 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 800.91 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/800.91 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 800.91 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 278,316.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,316.23/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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