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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.13, 800.58 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.13, 800.58 and 373.13 is: 514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.13 : 800.58 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.13/800.58 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.13x = 800.58 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.13x = 298,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,720.42/580.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.92

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