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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.57, 870.85 and 349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.57, 870.85 and 349.53 is: 524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.57 : 870.85 = 349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.57/870.85 = 349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.57x = 870.85 × 349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.57x = 304,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,388.20/580.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.29

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