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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.73, 801.17 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.73, 801.17 and 370.86 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.73 : 801.17 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.73/801.17 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.73x = 801.17 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.73x = 297,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,120.05/580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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