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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 800.25 and 381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 800.25 and 381.22 is: 525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 800.25 = 381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/800.25 = 381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 800.25 × 381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 305,071.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,071.31/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.60

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