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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.67, 801.36 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.67, 801.36 and 383.84 is: 529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.67 : 801.36 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.67/801.36 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.67x = 801.36 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.67x = 307,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,593.02/580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.72

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