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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.62, 801.34 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.62, 801.34 and 356.78 is: 492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.62 : 801.34 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.62/801.34 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.62x = 801.34 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.62x = 285,902.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,902.09/580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.41

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