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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 800.99 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 800.99 and 359.34 is: 495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 800.99 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/800.99 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 800.99 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 287,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,827.75/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.90

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