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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 800.15 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 800.15 and 383.81 is: 529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 800.15 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/800.15 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 800.15 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 307,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,099.65/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.27

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