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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 801.27 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 801.27 and 384.06 is: 530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 801.27 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/801.27 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 801.27 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 307,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,735.76/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.23

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