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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.77, 871.16 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.77, 871.16 and 364.50 is: 546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.77 : 871.16 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.77/871.16 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.77x = 871.16 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.77x = 317,536.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,536.00/580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.75

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