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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 800.28 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 800.28 and 383.52 is: 529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 800.28 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/800.28 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 800.28 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 306,923.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,923.39/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.11

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