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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 870.83 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 870.83 and 350.92 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 870.83 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/870.83 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 870.83 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 305,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,591.66/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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