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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.80, 801.52 and 359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.80, 801.52 and 359.86 is: 496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.80 : 801.52 = 359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.80/801.52 = 359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.80x = 801.52 × 359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.80x = 288,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,434.99/580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.62

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