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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.01, 800.56 and 390.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.01, 800.56 and 390.99 is: 539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.01 : 800.56 = 390.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.01/800.56 = 390.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.01x = 800.56 × 390.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.01x = 313,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,006.95/580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.66

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