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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.76, 801.20 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.76, 801.20 and 359.32 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.76 : 801.20 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.76/801.20 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.76x = 801.20 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.76x = 287,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,886.08/580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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