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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.53, 801.03 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.53, 801.03 and 344.35 is: 475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.53 : 801.03 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.53/801.03 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.53x = 801.03 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.53x = 275,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,834.68/580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.14

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