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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.53, 871.22 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.53, 871.22 and 361.47 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.53 : 871.22 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.53/871.22 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.53x = 871.22 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.53x = 314,922.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,922.03/580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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