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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 801.36 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 801.36 and 528.48 is: 729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 801.36 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/801.36 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 801.36 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 423,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,502.73/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.77

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