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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.34, 801.21 and 384.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.34, 801.21 and 384.19 is: 530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.34 : 801.21 = 384.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.34/801.21 = 384.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.34x = 801.21 × 384.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.34x = 307,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,814.87/580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.40

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