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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.65, 871.17 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.65, 871.17 and 364.38 is: 546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.65 : 871.17 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.65/871.17 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.65x = 871.17 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.65x = 317,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,436.92/580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.69

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