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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 801.04 and 384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 801.04 and 384.12 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 801.04 = 384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/801.04 = 384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 801.04 × 384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 307,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,695.48/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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