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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.73, 801.69 and 384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.73, 801.69 and 384.56 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.73 : 801.69 = 384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.73/801.69 = 384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.73x = 801.69 × 384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.73x = 308,297.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,297.91/580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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