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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.90, 869.78 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.90, 869.78 and 349.46 is: 523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.90 : 869.78 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.90/869.78 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.90x = 869.78 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.90x = 303,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,949.84/580.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.24

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