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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.94, 871.69 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.94, 871.69 and 361.51 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.94 : 871.69 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.94/871.69 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.94x = 871.69 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.94x = 315,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,124.65/580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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