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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.51, 800.69 and 384.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.51, 800.69 and 384.29 is: 530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.51 : 800.69 = 384.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.51/800.69 = 384.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.51x = 800.69 × 384.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.51x = 307,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,697.16/580.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.05

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