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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.36, 801.57 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.36, 801.57 and 393.52 is: 543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.36 : 801.57 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.36/801.57 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.36x = 801.57 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.36x = 315,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,431.82/580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.51

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