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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 869.40 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 869.40 and 363.48 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 869.40 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/869.40 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 869.40 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 316,009.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,009.51/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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