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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.46, 869.54 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.46, 869.54 and 349.41 is: 523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.46 : 869.54 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.46/869.54 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.46x = 869.54 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.46x = 303,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,825.97/580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.42

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