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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 801.04 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 801.04 and 384.08 is: 529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 801.04 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/801.04 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 801.04 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 307,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,663.44/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.87

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