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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.43, 870.41 and 337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.43, 870.41 and 337.13 is: 505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.43 : 870.41 = 337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.43/870.41 = 337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.43x = 870.41 × 337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.43x = 293,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,436.97/580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.55

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