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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.72, 869.75 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.72, 869.75 and 349.10 is: 522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.72 : 869.75 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.72/869.75 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.72x = 869.75 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.72x = 303,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,627.47/580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.85

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