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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 871.80 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 871.80 and 334.13 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 871.80 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/871.80 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 871.80 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 291,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,292.86/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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