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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.10, 800.88 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.10, 800.88 and 383.94 is: 530.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.10 : 800.88 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.10/800.88 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.10x = 800.88 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.10x = 307,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,489.87/580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.06

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