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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 869.13 and 357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 869.13 and 357.74 is: 535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 869.13 = 357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/869.13 = 357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 869.13 × 357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 310,922.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,922.57/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.26

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