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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.82, 869.52 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.82, 869.52 and 375.08 is: 561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.82 : 869.52 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.82/869.52 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.82x = 869.52 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.82x = 326,139.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,139.56/580.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.52

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