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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.52, 866.53 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.52, 866.53 and 504.02 is: 752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.52 : 866.53 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.52/866.53 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.52x = 866.53 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.52x = 436,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,748.45/580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.34

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