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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 799.82 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 799.82 and 393.36 is: 542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 799.82 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/799.82 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 799.82 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 314,615.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,615.23/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.30

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