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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 802.04 and 360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 802.04 and 360.19 is: 497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 802.04 = 360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/802.04 = 360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 802.04 × 360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 288,880.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,880.98/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.29

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