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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.79, 870.90 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.79, 870.90 and 333.96 is: 500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.79 : 870.90 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.79/870.90 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.79x = 870.90 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.79x = 290,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,845.76/580.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.78

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