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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.29, 800.70 and 370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.29, 800.70 and 370.11 is: 510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.29 : 800.70 = 370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.29/800.70 = 370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.29x = 800.70 × 370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.29x = 296,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,347.08/580.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.69

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