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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.21, 800.55 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.21, 800.55 and 331.52 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.21 : 800.55 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.21/800.55 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.21x = 800.55 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.21x = 265,394.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,394.33/580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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