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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.76, 871.10 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.76, 871.10 and 349.71 is: 524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.76 : 871.10 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.76/871.10 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.76x = 871.10 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.76x = 304,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,632.38/580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.54

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