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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 799.65 and 383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 799.65 and 383.46 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 799.65 = 383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/799.65 = 383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 799.65 × 383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 306,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,633.79/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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