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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.69, 800.85 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.69, 800.85 and 394.12 is: 543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.69 : 800.85 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.69/800.85 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.69x = 800.85 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.69x = 315,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,631.00/580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.54

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