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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.15, 800.93 and 384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.15, 800.93 and 384.01 is: 530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.15 : 800.93 = 384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.15/800.93 = 384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.15x = 800.93 × 384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.15x = 307,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,565.13/580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.15

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