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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 800.64 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 800.64 and 370.44 is: 510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 800.64 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/800.64 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 800.64 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 296,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,589.08/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.94

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