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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.31, 801.09 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.31, 801.09 and 370.76 is: 511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.31 : 801.09 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.31/801.09 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.31x = 801.09 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.31x = 297,010.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,010.27/580.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.81

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