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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.65, 869.83 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.65, 869.83 and 336.66 is: 504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.65 : 869.83 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.65/869.83 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.65x = 869.83 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.65x = 292,836.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,836.26/580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.33

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