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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.54, 801.19 and 383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.54, 801.19 and 383.71 is: 529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.54 : 801.19 = 383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.54/801.19 = 383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.54x = 801.19 × 383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.54x = 307,424.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,424.61/580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.55

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