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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.86, 871.63 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.86, 871.63 and 350.33 is: 525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.86 : 871.63 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.86/871.63 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.86x = 871.63 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.86x = 305,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,352.90/580.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.69

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