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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.55, 800.87 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.55, 800.87 and 383.99 is: 529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.55 : 800.87 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.55/800.87 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.55x = 800.87 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.55x = 307,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,520.15/580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.71

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