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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 871.60 and 346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 871.60 and 346.73 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 871.60 = 346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/871.60 = 346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 871.60 × 346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 302,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,209.87/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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