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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.70, 871.17 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.70, 871.17 and 336.72 is: 505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.70 : 871.17 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.70/871.17 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.70x = 871.17 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.70x = 293,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,340.36/580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.15

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