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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.28, 801.04 and 370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.28, 801.04 and 370.73 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.28 : 801.04 = 370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.28/801.04 = 370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.28x = 801.04 × 370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.28x = 296,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,969.56/580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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