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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.97, 870.26 and 360.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.97, 870.26 and 360.87 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.97 : 870.26 = 360.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.97/870.26 = 360.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.97x = 870.26 × 360.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.97x = 314,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,048.92/580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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