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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.70, 800.75 and 384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.70, 800.75 and 384.28 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.70 : 800.75 = 384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.70/800.75 = 384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.70x = 800.75 × 384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.70x = 307,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,711.17/580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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