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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.26, 800.35 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.26, 800.35 and 384.04 is: 529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.26 : 800.35 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.26/800.35 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.26x = 800.35 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.26x = 307,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,363.45/580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.70

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