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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 800.38 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 800.38 and 393.92 is: 543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 800.38 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/800.38 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 800.38 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 315,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,285.69/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.52

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