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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.92, 871.38 and 364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.92, 871.38 and 364.65 is: 546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.92 : 871.38 = 364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.92/871.38 = 364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.92x = 871.38 × 364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.92x = 317,751.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,751.38/580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.98

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