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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.03, 799.88 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.03, 799.88 and 383.20 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.03 : 799.88 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.03/799.88 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.03x = 799.88 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.03x = 306,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,514.02/580.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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