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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.77, 801.37 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.77, 801.37 and 359.72 is: 496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.77 : 801.37 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.77/801.37 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.77x = 801.37 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.77x = 288,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,268.26/580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.36

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