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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.34, 800.60 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.34, 800.60 and 370.14 is: 510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.34 : 800.60 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.34/800.60 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.34x = 800.60 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.34x = 296,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,332.23/580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.62

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