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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 801.12 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 801.12 and 383.68 is: 529.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 801.12 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/801.12 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 801.12 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 307,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,373.72/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.44

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