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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.69, 871.26 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.69, 871.26 and 349.75 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.69 : 871.26 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.69/871.26 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.69x = 871.26 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.69x = 304,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,723.19/580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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