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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.61, 869.65 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.61, 869.65 and 363.13 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.61 : 869.65 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.61/869.65 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.61x = 869.65 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.61x = 315,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,796.00/580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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