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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 870.96 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 870.96 and 363.60 is: 545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 870.96 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/870.96 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 870.96 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 316,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,681.06/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.36

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