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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.24, 801.16 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.24, 801.16 and 384.08 is: 530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.24 : 801.16 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.24/801.16 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.24x = 801.16 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.24x = 307,709.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,709.53/580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.31

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