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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 800.82 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 800.82 and 359.42 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 800.82 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/800.82 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 800.82 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 287,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,826.72/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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