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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 870.84 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 870.84 and 365.64 is: 548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 870.84 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/870.84 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 870.84 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 318,413.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,413.94/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.46

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