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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.29, 800.85 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.29, 800.85 and 394.14 is: 543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.29 : 800.85 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.29/800.85 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.29x = 800.85 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.29x = 315,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,647.02/580.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.95

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