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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.01, 868.33 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.01, 868.33 and 385.20 is: 576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.01 : 868.33 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.01/868.33 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.01x = 868.33 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.01x = 334,479.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,479.75/580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.68

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