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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 800.80 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 800.80 and 394 is: 543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 800.80 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/800.80 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 800.80 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 315,515.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,515.20/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.92

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