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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 801.51 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 801.51 and 373.86 is: 516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 801.51 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/801.51 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 801.51 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 299,652.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,652.53/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.20

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