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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.15, 800.85 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.15, 800.85 and 370.41 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.15 : 800.85 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.15/800.85 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.15x = 800.85 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.15x = 296,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,642.85/580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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