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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.09, 800.19 and 393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.09, 800.19 and 393.25 is: 542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.09 : 800.19 = 393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.09/800.19 = 393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.09x = 800.19 × 393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.09x = 314,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,674.72/580.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.46

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