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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.84, 870.01 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.84, 870.01 and 363.35 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.84 : 870.01 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.84/870.01 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.84x = 870.01 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.84x = 316,119.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,119.40/580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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