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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.89, 871.12 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.89, 871.12 and 350.04 is: 524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.89 : 871.12 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.89/871.12 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.89x = 871.12 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.89x = 304,926.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,926.84/580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.93

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