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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 800.80 and 344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 800.80 and 344.33 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 800.80 = 344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/800.80 = 344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 800.80 × 344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 275,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,744.04/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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