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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 801.37 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 801.37 and 344.76 is: 475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 801.37 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/801.37 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 801.37 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 276,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,274.59/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.59

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