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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.75, 871.13 and 364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.75, 871.13 and 364.75 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.75 : 871.13 = 364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.75/871.13 = 364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.75x = 871.13 × 364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.75x = 317,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,744.67/580.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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