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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.74, 870.74 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.74, 870.74 and 363.84 is: 545.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.74 : 870.74 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.74/870.74 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.74x = 870.74 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.74x = 316,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,810.04/580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.53

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