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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.62, 868.73 and 357.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.62, 868.73 and 357.45 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.62 : 868.73 = 357.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.62/868.73 = 357.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.62x = 868.73 × 357.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.62x = 310,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,525.75/580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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