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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 800.56 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 800.56 and 394.07 is: 543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 800.56 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/800.56 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 800.56 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 315,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,473.69/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.51

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