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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 801.27 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 801.27 and 347.58 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 801.27 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/801.27 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 801.27 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 278,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,505.43/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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