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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.01, 800.36 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.01, 800.36 and 331.28 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.01 : 800.36 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.01/800.36 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.01x = 800.36 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.01x = 265,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,143.71/580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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