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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.73, 801.25 and 370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.73, 801.25 and 370.91 is: 511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.73 : 801.25 = 370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.73/801.25 = 370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.73x = 801.25 × 370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.73x = 297,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,192.71/580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.76

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