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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.43, 800.90 and 370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.43, 800.90 and 370.24 is: 510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.43 : 800.90 = 370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.43/800.90 = 370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.43x = 800.90 × 370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.43x = 296,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,525.22/580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.87

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