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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.55, 801.49 and 384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.55, 801.49 and 384.41 is: 530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.55 : 801.49 = 384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.55/801.49 = 384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.55x = 801.49 × 384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.55x = 308,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,100.77/580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.70

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