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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.24, 800.96 and 393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.24, 800.96 and 393.64 is: 543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.24 : 800.96 = 393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.24/800.96 = 393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.24x = 800.96 × 393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.24x = 315,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,289.89/580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.38

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