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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 801.38 and 359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 801.38 and 359.63 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 801.38 = 359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/801.38 = 359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 801.38 × 359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 288,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,197.18/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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