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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.19, 800.21 and 393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.19, 800.21 and 393.82 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.19 : 800.21 = 393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.19/800.21 = 393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.19x = 800.21 × 393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.19x = 315,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,137.69/580.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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