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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.26, 800.91 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.26, 800.91 and 383.70 is: 529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.26 : 800.91 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.26/800.91 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.26x = 800.91 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.26x = 307,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,309.17/580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.61

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