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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.61, 801.21 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.61, 801.21 and 359.58 is: 496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.61 : 801.21 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.61/801.21 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.61x = 801.21 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.61x = 288,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,099.09/580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.20

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