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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 871.56 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 871.56 and 337.12 is: 506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 871.56 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/871.56 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 871.56 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 293,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,820.31/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.22

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