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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.87, 870.16 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.87, 870.16 and 336.88 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.87 : 870.16 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.87/870.16 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.87x = 870.16 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.87x = 293,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,136.48/580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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