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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.18, 800.49 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.18, 800.49 and 373.30 is: 515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.18 : 800.49 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.18/800.49 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.18x = 800.49 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.18x = 298,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,822.92/580.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.05

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